See hardwood forests of maple, beech, and birch that explode with color, mountain views, and spectacular views of glistening Lower Saranac Lake.
This 2-1/2 hour drive through the thickly forested, 6 million-acre state parkland of the Adirondack Mountains, with 42 peaks rising more than 4,000 feet, will literally take your breath away. Start your drive at the intersection of Route 8 and 30 in the village of Speculator, a popular fishing, hunting, and skiing center. This portion of the road will take you up the base of the mountain through hardwood forests of beech, maple, and birch that explode with color in the fall. Follow Route 30 north to Lewey Lake and the Lewey Lake Campgrounds, the first major stopping place. Read more . . .
The best way to view New Hampshire‘s Squam Lake is to lease the movie “On Golden Pond.” This lovely lake, populated by rich summer-dwellers for many generations, has limited public access. Nevertheless, the Lakes Country has more than 270 ponds and lakes, including Lake Winnipesaukee, the nation’s largest, as well as the Ossipee Mountains, so a drive through the region will hardly disappoint you. Beginning in Ashland, follow U.S. 3 north toward Holderness along the north shore of Little Squam Lake.
Many people imagine Maine as a rugged coastline peppered with quaint seaside communities, but the state of Maine also has some of the most remote wilderness in the country. The mountainous Rangeley Lakes region on the western edge of the state is composed of six beautiful lakes offering such outdoor activities as fishing, swimming, camping and boating. This drive exposes some of Maine’s most beautiful scenery. Start in the town of Byron and take Rte. Seventeen north. Watch for the Appalachian Trail symbols on your left, and park on the side of the road if you’re fascinated in taking a hike. The well-marked path leads to some amazing mountain views. If you want to see the views without the walk, stop at the Height of Land Overlook for westerly views of hundreds of miles of mountains, lakes, and forests. 
Continuing on the drive from Espanola to Taos, this route takes you from the hustle and bustle of Taos into high, valleys, lakes, remote forests, and Wild West towns. The four-to five-hour loop snakes the 13,161-foot Wheeler Peak, the nation’s highest mountain, as well as some outstanding ski spots. Heading east from Taos on U.S. 64, the road ascends through Taos canyon’s evergreen forests and past several picnic spots and campgrounds. After winding through the Carson National Forest, it climbs over a 9,101-foot pass and heads back down to farmlands and the ski town of Angel Fire.